Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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